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Cost of items dispensed in the community in England on the rise

NHS Business Services Authority said £10.1 billion was dispensed in 2023-24 compared with £9.59 billion in 2022-23.

07 Nov 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Legal

Two police forces in England continue investigations into thefts at pharmacies

Dorset Police and West Yorkshire Police are still making enquiries into thefts of medicines at pharmacies last month.

07 Aug 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Legal

Overdose killed woman after GP pharmacist failed to follow advice, says coroner

A pharmacist at The Park Surgery in Heanor was warned the amount of medicine Deborah Bates was prescribed should have been limited.

19 Jul 2024 , 3 Min Article

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Tackling prescribed medicine dependence and withdrawal

Community pharmacists need to be part of the solution for the millions of people across the UK grappling with prescription drug dependence and withdrawal.

15 Oct 2019 , 3 Min Article